Population 20,206 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Baldwin
Household size in Baldwin
| Period | Baldwin | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.32 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.41 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.29 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.30 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Baldwin are small: just 2.40 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Locally, though, the typical household here is bigger than in the wider Pittsburgh area, where it has 2.30 people. Household size has crept up from 2.32 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Baldwin
| Period | Baldwin | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.0 | 42.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.2 | 43.0 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.9 | 43.7 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.9 | 43.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.1 | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Baldwin skews older than the country: its median age is 43.9, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 45.0, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Baldwin
| Period | Baldwin | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Baldwin (9.5%), below the national share of 11.6%. The Pittsburgh area as a whole looks much the same. The single-parent share has risen 1.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Baldwin
Renters in Baldwin
| Period | Baldwin | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 28.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.4% | 29.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.4% | 30.3% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.4% | 29.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Baldwin is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 39.0% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 0.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Baldwin
| Period | Baldwin | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 10.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.3% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Baldwin is close to the national rate: 9.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 0.6 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Baldwin
| Period | Baldwin | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1960 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1962 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1960 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Baldwin is a place of older homes: half were built before 1960, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1957 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the west.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Baldwin
| Period | Baldwin | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $790 | $720 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $892 | $801 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $874 | $922 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,016 | $1,162 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$225 | +$442 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in Baldwin pays $1,016 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $225 a month from 2006–10, a 29% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.5% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Baldwin
Bachelor's degrees in Baldwin
| Period | Baldwin | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.0% | 29.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.8% | 31.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.5% | 35.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.8% | 39.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.8 pts | +9.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Baldwin as nationally: 33.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Pittsburgh area overall (39.0%). The share with a degree has risen 11.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Baldwin
| Period | Baldwin | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.7% | 90.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.7% | 92.3% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.5% | 93.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.2% | 95.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Baldwin is above the national rate: 93.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Locally, though, the rate is lower than in the Pittsburgh area overall (95.0%).
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Baldwin
| Period | Baldwin | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 7.5% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Baldwin has been low: just 1.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people, only 23 have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 5.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Baldwin compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin | 2.40 | 43.9 | 9.5% | 19.4% | 9.3% | 1960 | $1,016 | 33.8% | 93.2% | 1.8% |
| Brentwood | 2.17 | 38.4 | 16.3% | 42.0% | 6.3% | 1950 | $888 | 39.3% | 97.4% | 5.0% |
| Pleasant Hills | 2.38 | 43.0 | 11.3% | 24.7% | 9.0% | 1962 | $1,107 | 44.9% | 95.4% | 3.1% |
| Castle Shannon | 2.20 | 41.7 | 8.3% | 40.9% | 7.8% | 1956 | $1,313 | 37.6% | 96.7% | 0.8% |
| Mount Oliver | 2.84 | 37.1 | 20.7% | 58.8% | 19.0% | 1940 | $1,367 | 17.3% | 89.1% | 5.6% |
| West Homestead | 2.27 | 38.9 | 6.7% | 24.6% | 12.6% | 1957 | $1,247 | 34.6% | 98.5% | 8.4% |
| Dormont | 2.00 | 39.3 | 6.0% | 38.5% | 9.2% | 1938 | $1,174 | 51.2% | 96.7% | 5.9% |
| Homestead | 2.24 | 43.1 | 8.8% | 51.5% | 12.6% | 1959 | $865 | 23.2% | 93.4% | 8.1% |
| West Mifflin | 2.37 | 44.6 | 9.9% | 19.9% | 9.6% | 1959 | $902 | 24.8% | 93.7% | 8.0% |
| Munhall | 2.04 | 43.6 | 14.9% | 33.2% | 12.4% | 1947 | $768 | 32.4% | 93.6% | 6.8% |
| Dravosburg | 1.91 | 47.1 | 3.3% | 45.0% | 11.3% | 1948 | $776 | 15.0% | 90.5% | 4.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Baldwin. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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